CPSC, The Betesh Group Announce Recall of "Busy Bug"
CPSC, The Betesh Group Announce Recall of "Busy Bug" Plush Toys
Why was CPSC, The Betesh Group Announce Recall of "Busy Bug" recalled?
The antennae of the plush toy can be chewed or pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should take the plush toys away from young children and return to the place of purchase or mail the toy to The Betesh Group at One East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016, Att: Consumer Relations, to receive a refund, including postage. Contact: For additional information, contact Betesh toll free at (800) 929-4666.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 778267862920
- Product
- Busy Bug plush toys
- Company
- The Betesh Group, of New York, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 11,200
- Sold at
- Discount department stores sold these recalled toys, from August 2002 through January 2003, for about $7.
- Recall date
- February 27, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- CPSC and The Betesh Group have received two reports of children gagging on the fabric antennae ends that separated from the toy.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled toy is a small plush bug with two springy black antennae with orange round fabric ends. The bug has a blue stuffed round face with a red musical nose that blinks when pressed. The body of the bug is segmented in various colors and patterns. Striped elastic legs are attached to the body along with crinkly, iridescent wings. "Smart Scents," and "Made In China" are printed on a label on the side of the bug. The UPC code 778267862920 is on the packaging.